When the Sky Falls
A carefree rain god and his loyal companion, a dragon who wished to be human, have their peaceful morning interrupted by a blazing phoenix.
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Caroline HoDirector
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Caroline HoWriter
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Caroline HoProducer
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Yimeng WangProducer
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Rowan LinComposer
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Thomas WuSound Design
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Caroline HoLead Animator
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Jennifer SunClean Up Assistant
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Karen HerwonoClean Up Assistant
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L WilsonClean Up Assistant
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Maria ZhaoClean Up Assistant
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Adela HurtadoColor Assistant
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Eleanor PerksColor Assistant
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Helena HoColor Assistant
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Project Type:Animation, Short, Student
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Genres:Xianxia, Fantasy
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Runtime:3 minutes 48 seconds
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Completion Date:January 20, 2024
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Country of Origin:United States
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - New York University
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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First Run Film FestivalNew York
United States
April 4, 2024
King Award 3rd Prize, Achievement in Animation, Outstanding Use of Score in a Film, Original Score, Sound Design, Faculty Commendation for Sound Design -
Winter Film Awards International Film FestivalNew York
United States
February 23, 2024
Caroline Ho is a Chinese American animator from the Bay Area currently studying in New York. As a fan of East Asian web novels, this film takes heavy inspiration from a certain type of Chinese fantasy that has driven their artistic passion for several years.
When I first began creating and pitching this project I always had a lot of worries about how a story very familiar to anyone who grew up with Chinese dramas would be received by a more Western audience. There were barriers I needed to cross to ensure my intent was properly understood while also hoping that this sort of story wouldn't be 'cringe' when made by a Chinese American. Surely a majority of people who view this film will be unable to grasp the entirety of what is happening, but they can still indulge in the wonderful visuals and feel a sense of tension.
